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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,283.57, 1,060,914.96 and 174,804.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,283.57, 1,060,914.96 and 174,804.65 is: 262,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,283.57 : 1,060,914.96 = 174,804.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,283.57/1,060,914.96 = 174,804.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,283.57x = 1,060,914.96 × 174,804.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,283.57x = 185,452,862,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,452,862,957.99/707,283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,204.40

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